Heavy Snowfall In Kyoto Breaks Tengu’s Nose, So Station Staff Give It A Bandage
For the most part, heavy snowfall in this January covered Kyoto in a gorgeous blanket of snow, elevating the already scenic city to a whole…
Made in Japan
Japanese Style Candied Sweet Potato Fries Coming To McDonald’s Japan
Japan, and McDonald’s Japan in particular, are really big on seasonal releases and limited-edition flavors, as evidenced by their chocolate sauce French Fries and Halloween…
Passing Through Nagasaki’s Lantern Festival By Train Is A Spirited Away Experience
They may not be the first lanterns that have us thinking of Studio Ghibli in Japan, but when one takes a quiet train ride through…
Coca-Cola Japan Gets In The Season With Sakura Design Coke Bottle
With Japan’s love of seasonal bottle designs and sakura-themed beverages, it was only a matter of time before the two collided in the form of…
Final Fantasy VII Comes To Life At Sapporo Snow Festival With Brilliant Projection Mapping
Every February, the annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido seems to level up in quality, displaying massive and beautiful snow sculptures, many of which feature…
This Trigger-Type Computer Mouse Will Fulfill All Your Lazy Web Browsing Needs
When we’re feeling sluggish, it’s too much effort to even sit in a chair and use our laptops. But so much of our life happens…
Japanese Student Translates Trump Tweets For English Practice, Learns The Best Words
As may have been the case in America, Japan was never fully prepared for the possibility of a Donald Trump presidency. Media coverage of Donald…
The Manga Chair That Only Manga Readers Will Understand
These oddly shaped chairs each have a special meaning — one that only Japanese manga fans will be able to fully appreciate. Created by Nendo,…
Chara-ben: The Bento That Are Just Too Cute To Eat
We don’t need to tell you that bento, or Japanese packed lunch boxes, have become popular outside of Japan not only for their many delicious…
Japanese Pet Food Center Is Shaped Like A Giant Dachshund
Japan has a charming habit of shaping things like cute animals or creatures, although those usually come in the form of kitty heads and Magikarp…
Make A Box Of Morbid Chocolates With Human Organ Silicone Molds
If you want to send something more than a jolt of sweetness with your Valentine’s Day chocolates this year, a box full of chocolates shaped…
This Giant Ultima Weapon Fork Unites Final Fantasy Fans And Cup Noodle Slurpers
We’ve seen that Nissin Cup Noodle is no stranger to finding adventurous ways to advertise their hallmark instant noodles lineup, and a recent collaborative effort…
Kittens Discover Heated Foot Warmer And Use It Way Better Than Humans Do
You may remember Japanese Twitter user and cat lover @kokonananya, whose feline friends have a habit of adorably wrecking traditional Japanese sliding doors. Two of…
Comfy Space Invaders Goza Mats Will Turn Your Room Into A Gaming Oasis
With comfy furnishings like the explosively popular gaming chair, avid players can now indulge in stylish and practical gaming gear like never before. And while…
Star Wars Soy Sauce Dishes Combine The Force And Traditional Japanese Porcelain
Given the strong influences that Japanese culture and popular fiction has had upon the Star Wars universe, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen the two…